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The CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is designed for individuals wishing to develop their professional and leadership skills and who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to drive business activities in a senior management and leadership role.
The CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is a shorter course than the Diploma and ideal for you if you are a practising or aspiring manager in a role such as:
You'll have a wide range of modules to choose from, and depending on your career goals, you can select the modules that will be most effective for your progression.
The CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice course is perfect if you are a practising or aspiring senior manager and want to improve your management and leadership skills through effective decision-making and strategic leadership. You will develop professional management and leadership practices and enhance the skills required for the level of responsibility at the senior management level.
You may also wish to further your ongoing personal and professional development by accessing other CMI courses, such as the CMI Level 7 courses in Management and Leadership.
Studying for a CMI qualification offers you more than just academic standing. When you enrol with us for the CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice, you will have access to CMI Membership and Support for the duration of your study alongside your qualification.
CMI graduates achieve remarkable things:
Full access for 10 months from enrolment.
The CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is designed for senior managers and leaders who want to develop advanced strategic management and leadership capability.
For learners:
For organisations:
CMI (the Chartered Management Institute) is the UK's only chartered professional body focused exclusively on management and leadership. CMI sets the benchmark for management practice, and its qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual.
CMI qualifications run from Level 3 up to Level 8, offering a clear progression route from first-line management to senior strategic leadership. Learners also gain professional CMI membership and the opportunity to work towards Chartered Manager status — a distinction only a small proportion of UK managers hold.
Key reasons to choose CMI Qualifications:
Foundation Chartered Manager is a professional status awarded by CMI for managers in the early stages of their career — and it comes included with this qualification. Because this programme is mapped against the CMI Professional Standard, fCMgr status is awarded automatically on successful completion — no extra assessment, no extra cost.
Foundation Chartered Manager status and CMI membership are awarded and administered by the Chartered Management Institute. fCMgr is awarded on completion of eligible CMI Level 3–7 Management & Leadership qualifications and CBIT–CMI Recognised courses. Membership terms are set by CMI and may change.
To enrol in the CMI Level 6 Certificate in Professional Management and Leadership Practice, learners must meet the following entry requirements.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Hold a Level 5 qualification, or have equivalent relevant experience in a middle-management role.
Possess the ability to complete the Level 6 course.
The course is offered in English. You must possess considerable competency in English.
For each module you study, you will complete a written assignment of 2,500–3,000 words and submit it online via your MyLearnDirect learning portal.
We have a range of units available for this CMI Level 6 qualification, and you can select the units depending on your career goals and progression following the rules of combination.
Rules of Combination
You must complete any combination of units to a minimum of 130 TQT, 13 credits from Group A (Units 601-614). You may undertake additional units from Group A or B to achieve this qualification.
Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.
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An outstanding professional manager and leader is typified by someone who has the ability to select and apply knowledge, skills, values and behaviours effectively in their working role. Whilst many of these attributes can be developed through experiential learning, these can be sharpened and amplified through an in-depth exploration of the topic. The aim of this unit is to enable the professional manager and leader to consider the influence of an organisation’s context on how individuals are managed and led. They will reflect on the values, behaviours, knowledge and skills required, not only to deliver successful organisational outcomes, but to lead individuals with confidence.
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Individuals and teams are a highly prized resource which, if developed, managed and led effectively, can transform an organisation’s reputation, productivity and success. The aim of this unit is for the professional manager and leader to understand the principles for developing, managing and leading individuals and teams. On completion of the unit, learners will understand the multi-dimensional factors which influence the way individuals and teams are developed and led. They will examine the role of organisational structures for managing human resources and be given the opportunity to research classic and contemporary approaches to the management and development of individuals and teams. Ultimately, this unit will culminate in an assessment of the skills required to lead and develop individuals and teams in a manner that not only achieves results but is ethical, fair, empowering and collaborative.
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Culture matters. Beliefs, principles, ideologies, behaviours and values have the power to influence an organisation’s success. Culture is emergent, it develops over time and is influenced by the cultural identity of staff and stakeholders and the approaches taken to lead and manage others. It is also influenced by an organisation’s history, purpose, activities, vision, mission and values. The aim of this unit is to equip professional managers and leaders with an understanding of the role and impact of culture within organisations and the approaches to make and sustain cultural change.
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Programme and project management is an essential skill for a professional manager and leader to develop. Whilst a project is singular, programmes will encompass a range of projects. The reality of managing programmes and projects is complicated. There are a broad range of multi-dimensional issues which influence how these are led; not least the impact of stakeholder involvement, financing, resourcing and appetite for risk. Ultimately, the success of a programme or project is judged on the achievement of goals within the parameters of cost, quality, resources used and timescales. The aim of this unit is to equip professional managers and leaders with an understanding of how to proactively respond to the demands of project and programme management, regardless of their type, size and complexity.
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The ability to drive innovation and change is an essential skill for a professional manager and leader. Innovation, defined simply as ‘doing something new or different,’ is a powerful catalyst for change. It can revolutionise an organisation’s operational activities, create dynamic new opportunities, and contribute to the achievement of strategic goals. Change occurs in many forms and leaders must be able to respond to changes which are radical, incremental or evolutionary. This unit has been designed to enable the professional manager and leader to understand innovation and change within organisational contexts. It explores the rationale for innovation and change, such as the impact of technology and digitalisation. Most importantly it focuses on the knowledge, values and behaviours that ultimately will equip the professional managers and leaders to successfully drive innovation and change.
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Organisational strategy is often seen as a blueprint which guides an organisation’s path. It can be created to provide stakeholders with the organisation’s direction for the future, as well as enabling an organisation to measure and monitor its success. Organisational strategy may evolve over time to respond to different circumstances, new opportunities or unexpected challenges. Ultimately, successful outcomes result from the way the organisational strategy is led, managed and implemented. The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand approaches to developing organisational strategy and how to formulate and lead operational strategy to achieve a strategic aim.
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The ability to procure, purchase and contract goods, services and capital items effectively is of paramount importance if an organisation is to succeed. For the professional manager and leader this knowledge and understanding is invaluable. It has the power to enhance decision making, strategic and operational planning and the effective delivery of outcomes within budgetary constraints. It is important to recognise that the terms ‘procurement’ and ‘purchasing’ are interpreted differently depending on the type of organisation. For the purpose of this unit, ‘procurement’ is recognised as the strategic activity that will be underpinned by ‘purchasing’ and ‘contracting’. The aim of this unit is for managers and leaders to realise business objectives though competent, ethical and professional contracting, purchasing and procurement practices.
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are topics keenly related to organisational accountability. Definitions and approaches taken to manage and lead CSR and sustainability vary according to the type and purpose of an organisation and its governance. Approaches typically include the development of aims and objectives, policy and strategy, with the intent to address the impact of an organisation’s activity on society, the environment and a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct. The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand CSR and sustainability in an organisational context. They will assess the enablers, constraints and barriers to its success, present a case for organisational engagement, identify approaches for its implementation and ultimately, identify strategies to gain ongoing stakeholder commitment.
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Effective quality management is critical to meeting stakeholder needs and expectations, developing trust and reputation. It impacts on profitability, processes and procedures and the achievement of strategic objectives. Quality is not something that occurs by chance. It is reliant on strategic and operational planning and the commitment and drive by professional managers, leaders, teams and individuals to make it a success. The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand the rationale and approaches to quality management. Critically, the unit focuses on how quality and continuous improvement can be instilled into all aspects of working practice.
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The principles laid down in organisational, corporate, functional and departmental policies have a direct bearing on the daily activities of an organisation’s workforce. Policy focuses on the activities which are of critical importance to an organisation. Policies can be used to set strategic direction. Policies also set expectations about the behaviours and values required by staff to work ethically and professionally within their roles and when representing the organisation. Policy writing is an art form which requires great skill. An in-depth understanding of the context in which policy is developed, the factors which drive the need for policy, and crucially, the influence of stakeholders in policy development is required to write effective policies. The aim of the unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to take a fresh look at the role policy plays within an organisation, know how policy can be developed and ultimately, cascaded successfully to its intended audience.
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The approach taken to manage knowledge within organisations has the power to impact on productivity, competitive advantage, succession planning and ultimately an organisation’s success. Knowledge management is more than the use of information and communications technologies to exchange data and information. Knowledge management also focuses on strategy, experiential learning and context. It includes human interaction and understanding. On successful completion of the unit, professional managers and leaders will understand the impact of knowledge management on an organisation and the individuals working within it. Vitally, professional managers and leaders will develop a strategy to drive knowledge management in an organisational context.
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Coaching is a powerful learning and development tool. Used effectively, it is able to optimise individual and team performance and the achievement of organisational goals. Coaching has rapidly become an essential leadership tool. It enables the professional manager and leader to support, motivate and empower individuals and teams in a conversational and insightful way. This contrasts with and complements the use of traditional directive leadership approaches. This unit focuses on these specific coaching skills, techniques and approaches that are required by leaders to develop the knowledge, skills and resourcefulness of individuals. It focuses on the benefits and types of coaching used by leaders in different contexts and how the application of coaching impacts in the organisational environment. A key part of this unit is for leaders to critically reflect on their own ability to coach individuals and identify opportunities for improvement. In order to achieve this, learners will need to use coaching skills in their leadership practice.
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The ability to lead equality, diversity and inclusion in an organisational context requires insight, knowledge and a commitment to valuing individuals regardless of their similarities and differences. Whilst an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks is essential, managers and leaders must constantly keep abreast of changes and influences which impact on how equality, diversity and inclusion is led and managed. To do this effectively, managers and leaders need to create an environment where individuals and teams feel able to have honest conversations and share their needs, expectations and opinions in an open and constructive way. The aim of this unit is to equip professional managers and leaders with the understanding and knowledge of how to lead equality, diversity and inclusion with confidence.
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The ability to make ethical decisions under pressure is a fundamental requirement of a professional manager and leader. Ethical decision making is not easy, especially when decisions are under the spotlight of stakeholder opinion, constrained by organisational, legal and regulatory requirements, where ambiguity exists, where risks are high or where the outcome of decisions will be unpopular. All decisions involve some form of value-based judgement and could involve ethical considerations. Whilst mechanistic decision making is the ability to select an action from different alternatives, ethical decision making focuses on value-based judgements and a wider range of issues that are typically more complicated in nature.
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Good relationships, whether they are with customers, suppliers, partners or staff, are a key contributor to an organisation’s success. To build stakeholder relationships that are long lasting and sustainable, they need to be planned and developed. This unit explores the types and purposes of stakeholder relationships and the skills required to overcome challenges and manage these effectively.
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Business outcomes are optimised when risks are identified and managed effectively. This unit has been designed to equip learners with an understanding of the scope and purpose of business risk management. This includes an evaluation of the types of business risks, the governance and approaches for managing these effectively, and how risk management can be implemented successfully within organisations.
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Delivering an exceptional customer experience is a challenge which requires skill, commitment, and an in-depth understanding of customer needs. The aim of the unit is to develop managers understanding of their role and responsibilities in managing the customer experience. Learners will develop an understanding of the key features of a customer service culture and the customer journey, which if managed effectively will impact on an organisations success.
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Reflective practice is an essential management tool which supports the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours in the work place. By consciously analysing own performance, decision making, leadership and management skills (in different situational contexts); opportunities for on-going development can be identified. The aim of the unit is to equip learners with the understanding of the value of reflective practice, and how reflection can be used as the basis of a meaningful personal and professional development.
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Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support but can't attend scheduled live classes, then online learning is the perfect study method. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. We are dedicated to offering extensive learning support to simplify your learning journey, so we provide the option to schedule online personal meetings with your tutor at your convenience.
Our simplified online learning facilitates you to achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
We are committed to providing unwavering support throughout your educational journey. Our dedicated support team is a crucial link between tutors and learners, ensuring that guidance, assessment feedback, and additional study assistance are delivered promptly and effectively.
We focus on providing a sophisticated, flexible learning experience. Our courses are designed with 100% online learning so your studies fit around your full-time work and other commitments, letting you study from anywhere, at your own pace.
You'll also get dedicated tutor support, scheduled personal tutor meetings whenever you need them, and access to our Dedicated Support Desk portal to raise queries or request a call back.
Our online learning gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, with rich online learning resources and study guides developed by our expert tutors to provide structure, keep you motivated, and strengthen your understanding of the subject.
If you want a high level of structured guidance and support without attending scheduled classes, then online learning is the perfect study method for you. You study at your own pace and set your own flexible schedule. Our simplified online learning helps you achieve high career growth without stress and dilemmas.
You can schedule online personal tutor meetings whenever you want, which will help you get the most out of your studies and provide guidance, support and encouragement. When it comes to support, we have a dedicated support desk team so you can raise queries, request tutor support, and ask for a callback whenever you need guidance or assistance.
You will have access to unlimited dedicated tutor support through our centralised Support Desk portal. You can schedule personal tutor meetings whenever needed and raise queries via the MyLearnDirect learning portal at any time.
What are the payment methods?
The fee can be paid in either of the following methods:
Debit Card/Credit Card
PayPal
Bank Transfer
Do you offer a monthly payment plan?
Yes. We offer flexible, low-cost and interest-free payment plans across all our courses and study methods, so you can spread the cost monthly and focus on learning.
Can I interchange the units?
As an approved centre, SBTL preselects the units for each course from those listed in the awarding body's specification, and the preselected units are shown on every course's details page.
If you'd like different units, you must request this before enrolment so we can confirm the learning resources are available. Once enrolment is complete, unit interchange requests can no longer be accommodated.
What are the steps I need to follow once I decide to join you?
What does the allocated tutor provide to me?
What is the difference between Award, Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma?
CMI courses come in four different sizes. The size depends on the depth of the qualification and the duration you take to complete it.
CMI is regulated by four regulators: Ofqual in England, CCEA in Northern Ireland, Qualifications Wales, and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) — meaning all qualifications awarded by CMI are regulated.
Which CMI Management and Leadership course is right for me?
A CMI qualification is the perfect choice if you want to build or advance your career in management. CMI qualifications symbolise a global benchmark for excellence, as CMI is the only Chartered professional body in Management and Leadership. By studying a CMI course, you join a network of over 143,000 members globally, gaining access to the mentoring, support, and globally recognised learning resources that come with CMI membership.
CMI qualifications range from Level 2 to Level 8, with different levels relating to learners' career positions, roles, and responsibilities. Course content is designed to provide the skills and knowledge required for your current and future positions, roles, and responsibilities. Below is a broad overview of the qualifications and the roles they cover.
CMI Level 2
CMI Level 2 in Team Leading is designed for aspiring team leaders who wish to develop their knowledge and team-leading skills.
There are three qualifications in this suite. Choose depending on your goals and needs:
CMI Level 3
Designed for aspiring, supervisory, or first-line managers, offering a broad range of knowledge from team leading to project and resource management.
Three qualifications are available in the CMI Level 3 Principles of Management and Leadership suite:
CMI Levels 4 and 5
CMI Level 4 and Level 5 in Management and Leadership are designed for middle managers, focusing on developing core management skills such as managing resources, decision-making, recruitment, and information management.
For CMI Level 4, there are three qualifications to choose from based on your progression:
For CMI Level 5, there are four qualifications to choose from, based on your progression opportunities and the depth of qualification you need:
CMI Levels 6 and 7
These courses target senior management, specifically developed for those responsible for translating organisational strategy into effective performance.
CMI Level 6 in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is designed for individuals wishing to develop their professional management and leadership practice skills. Three qualifications are available — select one based on your experience and career aspirations:
CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice is designed for current or aspiring senior managers looking to develop strategic management and leadership skills to drive business activities and achieve organisational success. Four qualifications are available — choose based on your career progression, goals, and depth of study:
CMI Level 8
CMI is the only organisation offering Level 8, suited to C-level senior managers. This course primarily focuses on strategic management and developing performance management strategies.
You can enrol on any CMI course depending on your career aspirations and eligibility, but you should consider your role, responsibilities, and experience when choosing. Note that only the CMI Level 5, Level 6, and Level 7 Diplomas, and the Level 5 and Level 7 Extended Diplomas, will enable you to become a Chartered Manager.
What is Foundation Chartered Manager Status (fCMgr)?
Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) is a professional status designed to help you gain a competitive advantage and start your management career journey with CMI membership benefits. This exceptional status as a Foundation Chartered Manager recognises you as an individual and proves you have the essential skills to be an effective manager. Moreover, the status demonstrates your commitment to further developing those skills to deliver better business results.
Eligibility to become Foundation Chartered Manager
You will be automatically eligible to become a Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) if you complete one of the following courses with us.
What is Chartered Manager Status (CMgr)?
Chartered Manager (CMgr) is a professional recognition and the highest status a professional can achieve in management and leadership. Offered only by Chartered Management Institute, thousands of UK managers at all levels and across all sectors now hold Chartered Manager and highly value it – as shown by the remarkably high net promoter score of +67 and satisfaction and retention rates of 93% within the Chartered Manager report.
The Chartered Managers bring much value and contribute to the UK economy and businesses.
Why should you become Chartered Manager?
Benefits for Organisations
Chartered Managers have the potential to solve problems and deliver solutions for businesses:
Benefits for Individuals
Becoming a chartered manager will enable you to continue developing your skills throughout your career.
Fast Track to Chartered Status
You can fast-track to apply for Chartered Manager status, the ultimate professional accolade for managers, after completing one of the courses below and with 3+ years of experience in a managerial role.
